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to cause (someone) to be more likely to behave in a particular way or to be affected by a particular condition
Past experiences have predisposed her to distrust people. Researchers have identified a gene that may predispose some people to the disease.
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Recent Examples of predisposed
Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Are older pop fans more predisposed to embrace The Life of a Showgirl than younger ones?
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2025
In that environment, incomplete or out-of-context information is often snipped, packaged to fit predisposed narratives and then rapidly amplified across text, short-form video or audio content.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
He might have been predisposed earlier.
—Marcia Greenwood, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Successive setbacks have predisposed Hungarians to pessimism, even self-pity.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Potential leaks aside, the past year has given plenty of ammo to tech watchers predisposed to skepticism toward vibe coding.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026
But if you are predisposed to enjoy this kind of thing, strong writing paired with excellent performances by Nelson-Joyce and Bean in particular sets This City Is Ours apart.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 Mar. 2026
Some researchers hypothesize this could precipitate heart attacks in those already predisposed to having them due to clogged arteries.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
The research community warns of tangible risks, particularly for adolescents and individuals predisposed to psychiatric disorders.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
If you were predisposed to reading things between the lines and jumping to conclusions, maybe this would be the spot.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Oracles are by their nature enigmatic, obscure, gnomic, a mode that the aleatory perambulations of the Eureka engine would seem predisposed toward producing, but narrative also has a venerable tradition of being mechanically generated, despite the seeming complexity of plot.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Are older pop fans more predisposed to embrace The Life of a Showgirl than younger ones?
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2025
In that environment, incomplete or out-of-context information is often snipped, packaged to fit predisposed narratives and then rapidly amplified across text, short-form video or audio content.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
This type of agony is always a detriment to mental health, even more so when someone is already predisposed to instability.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
He might have been predisposed earlier.
—Marcia Greenwood, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Successive setbacks have predisposed Hungarians to pessimism, even self-pity.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Potential leaks aside, the past year has given plenty of ammo to tech watchers predisposed to skepticism toward vibe coding.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026
But if you are predisposed to enjoy this kind of thing, strong writing paired with excellent performances by Nelson-Joyce and Bean in particular sets This City Is Ours apart.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 Mar. 2026
Some researchers hypothesize this could precipitate heart attacks in those already predisposed to having them due to clogged arteries.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
The research community warns of tangible risks, particularly for adolescents and individuals predisposed to psychiatric disorders.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
If you were predisposed to reading things between the lines and jumping to conclusions, maybe this would be the spot.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predisposed
Adjective
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About 5 million of the state’s 6 million residents live along the Front Range, which also happens to be the state’s most disaster-prone zone.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Mature cherry trees not only yield delicious fruit but also provide shade for sun-sensitive plants and other areas prone to scorching.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
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At the time, Polis acknowledged the need for tighter regulations but said he was influenced to reject the bill after Uber threatened to leave the state if the bill passed.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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But his style, admitted Dupré, has always been heavily influenced by Travis — which can be a challenge when trying to maintain his own identity as an artist, while also honoring Travis' legacy.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Characters are skewed not to create an evenhanded debate but to sensationalize one, with a young fact-minded novice looking to follow the rules is blindsided by a supercilious writer not willing to bend his vision to the needs of editors, fact checkers or even printers or distributors.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Their attack-minded approach — evident in Arteta’s team selection as well as the performance — could be crucial over the next five league matches, bearing in mind there is a real possibility that the title could be decided by goal difference this season.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As fans stood for the opening run, a sprawling 23-piece backing ensemble — including six band members, eight backing vocalists plus returning Church muse Joanna Cotten, and a mini-orchestra with four horns and four strings — some swayed.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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When betting on a startup’s future potential, Graham is typically more swayed by his impression of its founders than the idea behind their business, the co-founder of startup accelerator Y Combinator wrote in a series of posts on social media platform X on August 10.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
18 Aug. 2025
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Fuqua is not convinced that Jackson did what he is accused of doing, despite the number of accusers (five) and the fact that Jackson publicly talked about sharing his bed with boys.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Cora considered sending Weissert back out for the seventh, but pitching coach Andrew Bailey convinced him to make a change.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The entire trap and mouse carcass are then disposed.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, the Supreme Court, which is unfavorably disposed to Bolsonaro, may also review the legislation on grounds of constitutionality.—
David Unsworth,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But some Fed policymakers are inclined to raise rates instead, as higher energy costs increase the inflation threat.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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During testing, Athena was able to scale steps up to 16 inches (406 mm) high and climb stairs inclined at up to 45 degrees.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Analysts say a more powerful IRGC likely would mean a more confrontational Iran, less willing to compromise in talks with Washington and more inclined to continue military escalation across the region.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Hopefully the next executive is more willing to take some heat.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Predisposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predisposed. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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